HP Pavilion HDX Entertainmet Series Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Memory module compartment cover Power connector LED board (includes cable) Audio connector board (includes cable) Video connector board (includes cable) System board (includes power connector cable, ExpressCard assembly, and replacement thermal material) For use in computer models with either ATI or nVidia graphics RTC battery Front USB board (includes cable) Bluetooth module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. Video board fan Video board heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) nVidia video board (includes replacement thermal...
... Memory module compartment cover Power connector LED board (includes cable) Audio connector board (includes cable) Video connector board (includes cable) System board (includes power connector cable, ExpressCard assembly, and replacement thermal material) For use in computer models with either ATI or nVidia graphics RTC battery Front USB board (includes cable) Bluetooth module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. Video board fan Video board heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) nVidia video board (includes replacement thermal...
HP Pavilion HDX Entertainmet Series Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Set the Express Boot Popup delay in Computer Setup with factory settings. (Password and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any hard drive in the system. Then exit and restart the computer. Security menu Select Setup password Power-On password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on system memory. Enter, change , or delete a setup password. Run a comprehensive check on password. Replace the configuration settings...
... CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Set the Express Boot Popup delay in Computer Setup with factory settings. (Password and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any hard drive in the system. Then exit and restart the computer. Security menu Select Setup password Power-On password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on system memory. Enter, change , or delete a setup password. Run a comprehensive check on password. Replace the configuration settings...
HP Pavilion HDX Entertainmet Series Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... CMOS clearing 34 components bottom 14 buttons 7, 8 display 6 fingerprint reader 8 front 11 keys 10 left-side 13 lights 7, 8 pointing device 9 rear 11 right-side 13 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer case spare part numbers 25, 29 computer feet locations 36 spare part number 20, 29, 36 Computer Setup accessing 84 changing the language 84 closing 85 Diagnostics menu 86 File menu 86 navigating and selecting 84 restoring default settings 85 Security menu 86 System Configuration menu 86 using...
... CMOS clearing 34 components bottom 14 buttons 7, 8 display 6 fingerprint reader 8 front 11 keys 10 left-side 13 lights 7, 8 pointing device 9 rear 11 right-side 13 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer case spare part numbers 25, 29 computer feet locations 36 spare part number 20, 29, 36 Computer Setup accessing 84 changing the language 84 closing 85 Diagnostics menu 86 File menu 86 navigating and selecting 84 restoring default settings 85 Security menu 86 System Configuration menu 86 using...
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... part number 23, 29 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 23, 29 display specifications 88 display switch 6 docking support, product description 5 drive light 11 drives boot order 86 preventing damage 32 DVD button 7 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 32 removal 49 spare part number 21, 24, 27, 49 specifications 89 E electrostatic discharge 32 eSATA port 13 esc key 10 Ethernet, product description 3 expansion port 3 port 13 ExpressCard slot 14 ExpressCard slot bezel 23 external media cards, product description 3 external monitor port location...
... part number 23, 29 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 23, 29 display specifications 88 display switch 6 docking support, product description 5 drive light 11 drives boot order 86 preventing damage 32 DVD button 7 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 32 removal 49 spare part number 21, 24, 27, 49 specifications 89 E electrostatic discharge 32 eSATA port 13 esc key 10 Ethernet, product description 3 expansion port 3 port 13 ExpressCard slot 14 ExpressCard slot bezel 23 external media cards, product description 3 external monitor port location...
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...mute 9 wireless 8 optical drive button 9 optical drive light 9, 13 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 24 media button 7 memory check 86 memory map specifications 94 memory module product description 1 removal 47 spare part numbers 27, 29, 47 memory module compartment 15 memory module compartment cover illustrated 23 removal 48 microphone 6 microphone jack location 11 pin assignments 120 Mini Card compartment 15 model name 1 modem, product description 3 monitor port location 13 pin assignments 120 mouse spare part number 28 mouse, spare part number 25 N navigating in Computer Setup 84...
...mute 9 wireless 8 optical drive button 9 optical drive light 9, 13 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 24 media button 7 memory check 86 memory map specifications 94 memory module product description 1 removal 47 spare part numbers 27, 29, 47 memory module compartment 15 memory module compartment cover illustrated 23 removal 48 microphone 6 microphone jack location 11 pin assignments 120 Mini Card compartment 15 model name 1 modem, product description 3 monitor port location 13 pin assignments 120 mouse spare part number 28 mouse, spare part number 25 N navigating in Computer Setup 84...
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...fan removal 69 spare part number 19, 28, 69 processor heat sink removal 75 spare part number 19, 28, 75 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 5 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 1 modem 3 operating system 5 optical drives 2 pointing device 5 ports 3 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 remote control 4 security 5 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear components 11 rear cover removal 53 spare part number 53 18, 28, rear USB board removal 66 spare part...
...fan removal 69 spare part number 19, 28, 69 processor heat sink removal 75 spare part number 19, 28, 75 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 5 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 1 modem 3 operating system 5 optical drives 2 pointing device 5 ports 3 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 remote control 4 security 5 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear components 11 rear cover removal 53 spare part number 53 18, 28, rear USB board removal 66 spare part...
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... Serial Bus (USB) port locations 13 pin assignments 122 unknown password 34 USB board removal 66 spare part numbers 18, 19, 29, 64, 66 video board fan removal 81 spare part number 19, 28, 81 video board heat sink removal 79 spare part number 19, 28, 79 video board, spare part numbers 25 video connector board removal 68 spare part number 19, 29, 68 volume down light 9 volume mute button 8 volume mute light 9 volume scroll zone 9 volume up light 9 W Windows application key 10 Windows logo key 10 wireless button 8 wireless light 8 wireless, product description 3 WLAN module removal 44 spare part...
... Serial Bus (USB) port locations 13 pin assignments 122 unknown password 34 USB board removal 66 spare part numbers 18, 19, 29, 64, 66 video board fan removal 81 spare part number 19, 28, 81 video board heat sink removal 79 spare part number 19, 28, 79 video board, spare part numbers 25 video connector board removal 68 spare part number 19, 29, 68 volume down light 9 volume mute button 8 volume mute light 9 volume scroll zone 9 volume up light 9 W Windows application key 10 Windows logo key 10 wireless button 8 wireless light 8 wireless, product description 3 WLAN module removal 44 spare part...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... location for and connecting to protect your wireless network listing, and then type the network security key, if required. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to a corporate WLAN, contact your network administrator or IT department. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is available through the following security measures: ● Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. ● Change the default network name (SSID) and password. ● Use...
... location for and connecting to protect your wireless network listing, and then type the network security key, if required. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to a corporate WLAN, contact your network administrator or IT department. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is available through the following security measures: ● Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. ● Change the default network name (SSID) and password. ● Use...
MultiBoot - Windows Vista
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... the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start up from a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in the Device security menu of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the new boot order. ● If there is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this hard drive will be shown in the boot order as drive C, that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive...
... the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start up from a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in the Device security menu of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the new boot order. ● If there is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this hard drive will be shown in the boot order as drive C, that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to a disc or an external media card. Your work is saved to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE...
... to a disc or an external media card. Your work is saved to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... can reset it after the calibration. 8. Change the Turn off . Click Save changes. To fully charge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. It is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 5. The battery light on . Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are onboard aircraft. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after. 7. Insert the battery into external power. Connect...
... can reset it after the calibration. 8. Change the Turn off . Click Save changes. To fully charge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. It is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 5. The battery light on . Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are onboard aircraft. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after. 7. Insert the battery into external power. Connect...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a critical battery level. 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click OK. 8. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . 2. or - Click Save changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then...
... a critical battery level. 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click OK. 8. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . 2. or - Click Save changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... with your computer. Install the updates. 1 You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... with your computer. Install the updates. 1 You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... of the screen. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to select File > System Information. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening Computer Setup. If Computer Setup does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
... of the screen. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to select File > System Information. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening Computer Setup. If Computer Setup does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions.
... such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for replacing both hard drives is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down on your work. 2. NOTE: Depending on a flat surface. 6. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation. Lift the hard drive cover...
... for replacing both hard drives is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down on your work. 2. NOTE: Depending on a flat surface. 6. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation. Lift the hard drive cover...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... devices 2 B Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive 3 C CD inserting 4 removing, with power 5 removing, without power 6 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 DVD inserting 4 removing, with power 5 removing, without power 6 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 HD-DVD ROM Drive 3 L LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical disc inserting 4 removing, with power...
... devices 2 B Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive 3 C CD inserting 4 removing, with power 5 removing, without power 6 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 DVD inserting 4 removing, with power 5 removing, without power 6 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 HD-DVD ROM Drive 3 L LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical disc inserting 4 removing, with power...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 5 bass volume up 5 battery 14 caps lock 4 Digital Media Slot 18 drive 14 HP Webcam 2 mute 5 num lock 5 optical drive 5, 17 power 3, 14 TouchPad 12 treble 5 treble volume down 5 treble volume up 5 volume down 5 24 Index volume mute 5 volume up 5 wireless 5 Product Key 22 product name and number, computer 22 M media activity buttons, identifying 4 media button, identifying 3 memory module compartment, identifying 19 microphone (audio-in) jack 14 microphones, internal, identifying 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 22 Mini Card compartment, identifying 19 monitor port, external 18...
... 5 bass volume up 5 battery 14 caps lock 4 Digital Media Slot 18 drive 14 HP Webcam 2 mute 5 num lock 5 optical drive 5, 17 power 3, 14 TouchPad 12 treble 5 treble volume down 5 treble volume up 5 volume down 5 24 Index volume mute 5 volume up 5 wireless 5 Product Key 22 product name and number, computer 22 M media activity buttons, identifying 4 media button, identifying 3 memory module compartment, identifying 19 microphone (audio-in) jack 14 microphones, internal, identifying 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 22 Mini Card compartment, identifying 19 monitor port, external 18...
Security - Windows Vista
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... enabled, the password must be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. *For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords The following password considerations: ● Setup and power-on passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS. ● Windows passwords are set in the Windows operating system. ● If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility...
... enabled, the password must be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. *For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords The following password considerations: ● Setup and power-on passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS. ● Windows passwords are set in the Windows operating system. ● If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to 150MB/sec transfer rate for lower power...
... driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to 150MB/sec transfer rate for lower power...